Generations of A Christmas Morning

Cold wooden stairs don’t slow them
as they scurry to the freshly cut tree propped
against a concrete brick wall decorated with red sparkly
garland, a craft paper Santa wearing a cotton-ball-topped hat
as woolen socks swing under the stairs, a silent chorus
of juicy apple and orange pendulums
Shaggy orange carpet tickles
the children’s toes as they hear and run towards
the crackling fireplace downstairs, welcoming them
a tinsel-covered, angel-topped tree next to bulging
velvet red stockings hung on the mantle with care
baby dolls and a little tea cup set that delights them
Lighted decorations sing and flash
as the scent of hot cocoa and bacon mix with
aromas of a slow-cooking turkey dinner filling
every corner of the house while children sit and open
presents, parents beaming and snapping posed photos by
the multi-coloured-lit tree of heartfelt and excited smiles
Family gathers together
wearing pyjamas and smiles that match coordinated
décor and a bright synthetic tree while they capture
pictures and videos with their versatile phones
of hugs, laughter and gifts exchanged, shared
instantly across the globe.